Wilder Summer Week

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Wilder Summer Week

Location:
Gunwen Chapel , Bodmin, PL30 5DU
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Aged between 14 and 17? Sign up for a Wilder Summer, from snorkelling to bushcraft there’s something for everyone.

Event details

Meeting point

Each day will be a different meeting point across the St Austell area - please see the event description for further details
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Please see the event description for details of each day
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About the event

Tor to Shore Wilder Summer is an amazing week where young people (aged 14-17) can get out in nature, learn some fantastic skills through expert-led activities, and meet like-minded people. 

Following the Wilder Summer Week, Tor to Shore is hoping to set up a youth-led nature group, by registering your interest in this week of workshops, you'll have chance to experience what is on offer and have your say in what the youth group looks like moving forward. 

**Tor to Shore is a funded project, and we're delighted to be able to offer this week of activities for free! However, due to limited availability, please only sign up if you intend to take part in the entire week** 

 

Please note - activities will take place in different locations throughout the week within the Tor to Shore project area. Details of the itinerary and locations are as follows: 

 

Monday 24 August - Ranger Day 

  • Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
  • Meeting point: Helman Tor Reserve (exact location TBC).
  • A day in the life of a reserves officer beginning with a practical conservation activity (e.g. scything) and, following lunch, a chance to take part in a wildlife survey with an expert guide. 

Tuesday 25 August - Film Night 

  • Time: 5.00pm - 9.00pm
  • Meeting point: Par Scout Hut
  • An opportunity to watch an inspiring nature documentary, enjoy some tasty food and take part in scavenger hunt and moth trapping activities. 

Wednesday 26 August - Nature Photography/Craft Day 

  • Time: 8.00am - 12.30pm
  • Meeting point: Par Scout Hut
  • Moth trap release before breakfast followed by a nature photography workshop. Learn how to take striking images from your own phone! You'll then have the opportunity to take part in nature journaling or crafts. 

Thursday 27 August - Marine Day 

  • Time: 10:30am - 4:00pm
  • Meeting point: Porthpean Sailing Club
  • We'll start the day with a rockpool ramble or some beach games. With something for everyone, you'll have the choice of snorkelling with an expert guide, or taking part in a silent disco beach clean in the afternoon. 

Friday 28 August - Bushcraft Day 

  • Time: 10.00am - 2.00pm
  • Meeting point: Lanjeth Water Gardens
  • A morning of bushcraft skills led by Survive and Revive, followed by lunch around the fire and an opportunity to give your feedback on the week and what you'd like to see more of in our future youth nature group. 

 

Tor to Shore is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to create a thriving landscape rich in wildlife whilst connecting people and nature. 

Booking

Price

Free!

Additional booking information

Once you have booked your space, we will be in touch with consent forms. Spaces will only be confirmed upon receipt of parental/ legal guardian signed consent forms. At this point we will share further helpful information.

Suitable for

Children

Know before you go

Dogs

Assistance dogs only

Well-trained assistance dogs only  

Mobility

Participants will need to be comfortable standing and walking on uneven terrain for extended periods of time.  

Access to facilities may be sporadic throughout the week so participants should bring refreshments and water bottles and be comfortable in remote areas.  

Wheelchair access

No
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Hearing loop

No

What to bring

We will send out a full kit list needed for each day of Wild Week closer to the time, however no specialist equipment will be required. We are able to provide all tools, wetsuits, snorkels etc.

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Facilities

Toilets

Contact us

Kathryn Mackiewicz
Contact number: 07538 415594